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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Fortinet
Exam Format
65 min
34
Not publicly disclosed
Professional
Registration
Variable by region
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
As per Fortinet NSE certification program policies
Retake exam before expiration; Complete continuing education requirements; Pass higher-level Fortinet certification exam
FCP-FML-AD-7-4 Exam Topics and Domains
FCP-FML-AD-7-4 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Access control engine, Active Directory, Archive engine, ATP integration, and more.
1
Initial Deployment and Basic Configuration
20%
SMTP and Email Flow Fundamentals
SMTP Protocol BasicsFortiMail Operation Modes
- Describe the fundamentals of SMTP and email flow
- Complete the basic setup of FortiMail operation mode, system settings, and protected domains
- Deploy FortiMail high-availability clusters
System Settings and Protected Domains
Network ConfigurationProtected Domains Configuration
- Configure system settings including network, administrators, and SNMP
- Set up protected domains for email processing
- Manage FortiMail system time and certificates
High Availability Deployment
HA Cluster Configuration
- Deploy FortiMail high-availability clusters
- Configure HA synchronization
- Manage failover and redundancy
2
Email Flow and Authentication
20%
Authentication Configuration
SMTP AuthenticationLDAP Integration
- Enable and match authentication on FortiMail
- Use LDAP server integration for user management and authentication
- Track authentication reputation
Secure MTA Features
Connection Throttling
- Configure secure MTA features
- Throttle client connections to block MTA abuse
Access Control and Policies
IP PoliciesRecipient PoliciesAccess Control Rules
- Configure and track access control rules, IP policies, and recipient policies
- Understand policy matching and application order
3
Email Security
30%
Session-Based Email Filtering
Session Profiles
Configure session-based email filtering
Spam Filtering
Spam Detection TechniquesHeader ManipulationBounce Address Tag Validation (BATV)
- Configure and manage spam filtering techniques
- Block spam using sophisticated techniques such as deep header inspection, spam outbreak, heuristics, and FortiGuard antispam service
Malware Detection and Advanced Threat Protection
Antivirus ScanningFortiSandbox Integration
- Configure malware detection and advanced persistent threat mitigation
- Eliminate spear phishing and zero-day viruses
- Integrate FortiSandbox for ATP
Content-Based Filtering and Archiving
Content FilteringEmail Archiving
- Configure content-based email filtering and archiving
- Prevent accidental or intentional leaks of confidential and regulated data
- Archive email for compliance
4
Encryption
15%
Traditional SMTP Encryption
SMTPS and SMTP over TLS
- Configure traditional SMTP encryption methods
- Secure email transmission using SMTPS and SMTP over TLS
Identity-Based Encryption (IBE)
IBE ConfigurationIBE Delivery MethodsIBE User Management
- Configure identity-based encryption (IBE)
- Manage IBE users
- Understand IBE delivery methods
Email Authentication Standards
Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM)
- Configure DKIM for email authentication
- Manage DKIM keys and DNS records
5
Server Mode and Transparent Mode
15%
Server Mode Features
Server Mode Configuration
- Configure and manage server mode features
- Manage user mailboxes in server mode
Transparent Mode Deployment
Transparent Mode ConfigurationTransparent Proxy Behavior
- Deploy FortiMail in transparent mode
- Understand transparent mode use cases and benefits
- Configure transparent proxy settings
How do I earn this certification?
Passing FCP-FML-AD-7-4 earns the FCP - Public Cloud Security certification. It sits in the Public Cloud Security track.
Next Level Options
- NSE 7 - Fortinet NSE 7 - Advanced CertificationsSpecialist-level certifications in specific Fortinet solutions
- NSE 8 - Fortinet NSE 8 - ExpertExpert-level certification demonstrating comprehensive Fortinet expertise
Alternative Paths
- FCP_FGT_AD-7.4 - FCP - FortiGate AdministratorCore firewall and network security skills
- NSE6_FML-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiMail 7.2 Previous version of FortiMail certification, retiring December 31, 2024
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024
- Announcement date: 2024
Updates
- FortiSandbox Integration 7.4 Enhanced ATP features now tested in exam - file and URI analysis, threat rating, email queuing • Release date: 2024
- Identity-Based Encryption (IBE) 7.4 IBE push and pull delivery methods are key exam topics • Release date: 2024
- Transparent Mode Enhancements 7.4 Transparent proxy behavior and configuration now tested more extensively • Release date: 2024
- DKIM Support 7.4 Email authentication standards including DKIM are exam objectives • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security professionals involved in configuration, administration, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of FortiMail devices and Email security administrators.
- Understanding of FCP - FortiGate Administrator course topics or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience with networking
- 1 year of experience with network security
- Minimum of 6 months of hands-on experience with FortiMail
- Understanding of SMTP protocol
- Knowledge of PKI and SSL/TLS
- Familiarity with LDAP directory services